All Athletic Teams Qualify for Postseason Play During 21-22 Year

Edison State Community College's softball and baseball teams recently wrapped up successful regular seasons, and both qualified for postseason play. Their advancement marks the first time in Edison State history that all athletic teams earned postseason bids to play during their sport's respective National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) tournament.

"What we're building here at Edison State with our athletic programs is only the beginning," said Athletics Director Nate Cole. "We believe what we're accomplishing is going to be the standard that all other community colleges will see as the blueprint to model their athletic programs after."

The 2021–22 seasons kicked off with volleyball this past fall. The Lady Chargers finished their season 12-11 overall and 7-4 in the Ohio Community College Athletic Conference (OCCAC). The team participated in postseason play at the NJCAA Great Lakes District Tournament this past November.

Both the men's and women's basketball teams had dominating seasons, with the women's basketball team finishing the regular season undefeated and clinching the OCCAC championship title. The Lady Chargers advanced to the NJCAA Great Lakes District C Championship and ranked #18 in the NJCAA Division II Women's Basketball Rankings.

The men's basketball team finished the season 20-9 overall and 7-5 in the OCCAC, advancing in the quarter- and semi-finals to compete in the NJCAA Great Lakes District C Championship in March.

The Charger baseball team finished their season 28-21 overall and 15-9 in the OCCAC. They claimed the sub-district championship and won at the NJCAA Region XII Great Lakes District DII Tournament, advancing to the NJCAA Region XII Baseball Championship held on May 19.

Finishing the season 28-15-3 overall and 15-6-1 in the OCCAC, the softball team competed in the NJCAA Great Lakes District A Softball Championship. The tournament was held on May 12–13 in Stevensville, MI.

"I want to thank all faculty, staff, administration, maintenance, and everyone associated with Edison State Athletics for everything they do for the athletic department," Cole added. "I especially want to thank the coaches for their leadership and support. Most of all, I thank the student-athletes for their dedication to academic and athletic success. They represent Edison State with class, pride, and sportsmanship."

Edison State's intercollegiate athletic teams compete in the OCCAC and are Division II members of the NJCAA. For more information, visit athletics.edisonohio.edu.